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==Old Realm== The “perfect” language, influenced by the Heavens and the will of the Celestial Incarna. Can accurately and expressively describe any rational concept without any need for redundancy or abstraction. As such, it has a literally infinite number of words- one word for every specific item in Creation, and for each category thereof- and has no use for mortal conceits like synonyms, metaphor or analogy. Old Realm also lacks pronouns and tenses, instead using full names or titles and explicitly declaring the tense of each sentence. While the basic grammar is exceedingly simple, there exist a multitude of alterations and adaptations available to a speaker. Grammar is tightly integrated into the meaning of each sentence. Lacking (or not needing, rather) metaphor, tools like alliteration, rhyme and rhythm differentiate the skilled orator and are the primarily signifiers of elegance. Because of the nature of the vocabulary, speaking Old Realm with low (or no!) occult or lore tends to mark one as a “country bumpkin” more than any accent ever could- especially small gods tend to get by with one to three word exclamations, knowing only the words directly tied to their domain. Written Old Realm is identical to the spoken tongue, and calligraphy is judged for its clarity and beauty rather than any hidden or extra meanings. Sounds something like Babylonian, with a whole lot of multisylabic made-up fantasy words. Good Sentence: [As a generalized comment], the Rain in Spain Falls Mainly in the Planes [present tense]. Example Sentences: *1) [Specific proposal] Bill, the merchant’s [your] vendibles are scrutinized by Hollow Jack, the God of Empty places, unless Bill objects. [immediate future tense] *2) [Ambiguity as to relevance] The recalcitrant reap retribution from the revenging receiver of offence [immediate future tense]
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